Goalsetting Flashcards
Identify five characteristics of goals, which a performer might set to achieve a aim
-specific
-measurable
-achievable
-accepted
-challenging
-agreed
-timed
-Evaluated
Explain how outcome goals and performance goals can affect motivation, anxiety, and stress
If when using outcome goals, the performer successfully completes the goal the motivation will increase. On the other hand, if the performer does not successfully complete the goal, their level of anxiety and stress can increase. when using performance goals if the performance achieves the realistic goals set, they will experience lower anxiety and stress alongside increase motivation
Show what is meant by long-term and short-term goals by using examples from sport
Short term goals are process orientated, which affect aspects of performance . For example, the goal of following through in court after a serve in tennis.
Long-term goals are product orientated, which affect the result or future aim. For example, to beat your personal best in athletics or win the league at soccer.
What are the main positive effects of setting goals in sport?
-raising motivation levels
-Controlling anxiety or stress
As a coach, how would you ensure your goal setting was as effective as possible?
-goals must be attainable
-Goals, which are challenging are more motivating
-Set goals, which are positive rather than negative
-Goals should involve individuals as well as team targets
-goals should be measurable
-Target dates are important so the performer is accountable
-Goals should be negotiable
-Goals should have shared ownership
-Goals should be a mixture of process and product
How does performance profiling assist in goal setting?
Performance profiling enables a performer to be aware of when goals are achieved. performance profiling is assessment by both performer and coach as to the achievement of the various factors involved in the sport, such as speed, strength, focus, concentration and level of skill. These are a mixture of all fitness components and psychological factors. hopefully the coaches perception of the current status of performance will match that of the performer.discrepancies between performer and coach perception of a performance can be highlighted and discussed. goals to narrow the gap between perceived and actual performance can then be set.
Explain the meaning of the acronym SMARTER in relation to goalsetting
-specific-goals are directly related to a sporting situation and should be clear
-measurable-process can be measured
-achievable-by performer and coach
-realistic-challenging, but within the capability of the performer
-time-dates set for completion for short term and long-term goals
-Evaluate-assessed by both the coach and the performer
-Recorded-written down
Explain the many important factors that have to be taken into account when setting goals
Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group group towards a goal. Goalsetting can be guided by goalsetting, criteria, or rules such as smarter targets.
Specific -as it directly relates to a sporting situation. Goals should be focused on the aim of training.
Measurable -so progress can be assessed
Achievable -by the coach, performer and manager
Realistic -challenging, but within the capability of the performer
Time bound phased-so there is a date for completion in which the goals should be achieved
Evaluated-progress towards goal. Achievement should be tracked by the coach and performer.
Recorded for the record
For example, the smarter goal of running a 400 m in 48 seconds would be realized after five racing attempts assessed at an 80% success rate, providing an exciting challenge with a record of training and racing times
Long-term goals are the main aim of the athlete, but they do not provide a pathway for successful achievement of a goal.Medium term goals can be used to provide a pathway from short term goals to achieve long-term goals.Short term goals are concerned with skill development, and the individual skills that are required to achieve their long-term goal. Goals can either be outcome orientated, for example, the end result of the training program is to win the national championships. Goals can be performance orientated, for example, how the performance based on previous performances.
The fact that a coach would have to take into consideration when setting goals are…
-Easily attained initially and therefore realistic
-Incremental a little bit at a time
-challenging and achievable
-Progressively more difficult-this would have a positive effect on performance because given the performance and aim or focus will…
1. Increase motivation when the goal is accomplished.
2. Increase confident levels.
3. Control arousal./anxiety levels.
4. Focus efforts in training and game./competitive situations
What is goal setting
The development of an action plan to motivate and guide a person or group towards a goal.
Reasons for goal setting
- increase motivation
- manage stress and anxiety
- build confidence
What is the difference between subjective and objective goals
Objective is statements focusing on attaining a specific standard of proficiency usually at a time
Subjective is a general of intent not stating in measurable terms
What are outcome goals?
They are the towards end result of a sport activity
What are performance goals?
These are a judgement against other performances related to improvement and enhancing performer current standards
E.g. To be current pb
Outcome and performance goals can affect motivation, anxiety, and stress by
-controlling arousal/anxiety levels
-Focusing efforts in training and game competitive situations
-Increase confident levels
Distinguish between short-term medium term and long-term
Short term-concerned with skill development so give individuals skills requiring them to achieve long-term goals
Medium term -can be used to provide a pathway from short term goals to the achievement of long-term task orientated judge against other performers
Long-term -it’s the main aim of the athlete but they do not provide a pathway for successful achievement of a goal outcome orientated towards the end result activity for example winning a race or creating a world record
As a coach, how would you ensure that your goal setting was as effective as possible?
-Goals should have shared ownership
-Goals should be measurable
-Goals should be negotiable
-Goals must be attainable
What can goals be?
Either outcome or performance orientated
Outcome -for example the end result of the training program is to win the national championships
Performance -for example, the performance based on previous experiences
What effect does goalsetting have on performance?
Setting goals has a positive effect on performance including…
-Giving the performer an aim or focus
-Increasing motivation when the goal is accomplished
-Increasing confident levels
-Controlling arousal levels
-Focusing efforts in training and game competitive situations
